KPK Questions Iskandar Sitorus and Customs Official in Graft Probe

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has again questioned Indonesian Audit Watch (IAW) co-founder Iskandar Sitorus as a witness in a corruption case within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. The examination took place on Thursday at the KPK’s Red and White Building, alongside customs officer Umar Khayam.

This marks the second time Iskandar Sitorus has been questioned. During his first examination on 12 June 2026, he stated that he had received a non-litigation power of attorney from Blueray Cargo Group executive John Field. A non-litigation power of attorney grants an individual the legal authority to represent and act on behalf of a client in resolving disputes outside of court. Iskandar, a former legislative candidate for the Gerindra Party in 2019, said that upon receiving the power of attorney, he was immediately confronted with various out-of-court issues, including customer complaints and employment terminations. He noted that many problems arose at Blueray following law enforcement actions against alleged bribery involving customs officials.

Today’s examination is connected to two new investigation warrants issued by the KPK, based on facts that emerged during the trial of a bribery case related to goods importation involving John Field and others. The first warrant has led to the naming of one suspect, Gatot Heroe Hernanda, the Head of the Kediri Customs and Excise Supervision and Service Office. The second warrant has yet to result in any suspects being named. On Wednesday, the KPK also examined three defendants as witnesses: Rizal, the Director of Enforcement and Investigation at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise; Sisprian Subiaksono, the Sub-Director of Intelligence; and Orlando Hamonangan, the Head of the Customs Intelligence Section.